A stunning castle boasting 20 bedrooms has gone on the market – and the price is surprisingly low.
The Category A listed Kinloch Castle dates back to Edwardian times, and sits on 18 acres of property – but it will set you back just £750,000.
Located on the Isle of Rum in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, the sprawling estate enjoys “exceptional architectural heritage, dramatic setting, and expansive grounds”.
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The castle comprises seven principal reception rooms, which retain the “grandeur and craftsmanship” of the Edwardian period.
Set out across four floors, including a basement, the castle is still home to many original features, including ornate wood panelling and stained glass.
It is accessed via a 90-minute ferry service from Mallaig, 185 miles from Edinburgh.
Positioned at the head of Loch Scresort, the home is surrounded by rugged hills and coastal scenery, making it the perfect rural retreat.
It was completed in 1900, commissioned by George Bullough, son of industrialist John Bullough, to be a summer home.
It was a “marvel” of its time, featuring electric lighting powered by a water turbine, central heating, double glazing and one of Scotland’s earliest private telephone systems.
The interiors were richly appointed with European hardwoods, imported marble, and exotic artefacts, while the grounds included formal gardens, a Japanese garden, a bowling green, a nine-hole golf course, and hothouses growing tropical fruit.
Exotic animals – including hummingbirds, turtles, and, reportedly, alligators – were also brought to the property.
Kinloch Castle became the “glittering centre of Edwardian high society”, and housed politicians, industrialists and stage stars during its heyday.
It was sold to the Nature Conservancy in 1957, and later operated as a hostel, but is now closed to regular use.
The estate agent for the property told Luxury Property News it is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to revive an iconic Scottish island residence with cultural, residential, and hospitality scope”.
However, while the property has undergone partial restoration in recent years, it requires “significant refurbishment” to return it to full residential or hospitality use.
The castle is currently available with Savills.
Prospective buyers are asked to include a statement with their offer outlining how they intend to use the castle, and how their plans will support the nature, sustainability and culture of the Isle of Rum.
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